"Rock wood music hall is such a great venue! I’ve been here a couple of times and it’s a cool vibe, feels intimate, and there’s great music to discover."
"Such a great room… best intimate show in the city."
"The atmosphere is really cool, decent standing space around the stage and bar."
"The cozy venue welcomed us with its wonderful acoustics, setting the stage for an enchanting musical experience."
"A beautiful venue. Intimate setting that can house a sizeable crowd."
"An incredible atmosphere."
"This is a very likable intimate venue, an elevated stage and table seating."
Cons:
"Loud and crowded, but that's NYC for ya."
"the space was sweltering..."
"But cot damn, it can get stuffy in there."
"But it was too small and claustrophobic for me, and there's only a couple of chairs."
"Crammed into a tight space. No place to sit."
"I was disappointed in the lack of seating at this music venue."
"The only issue was, they did not have much seating. I stood for 3 hours and had to leave."
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The staff knows the crowd is there for the music and does an excellent job staying with you without interrupting or being annoying."
"Staff and sound engineers are always great and helpful."
"Staff are pleasant and friendly, and I saw some great live music there."
"The staff was really friendly and thanks for all the help we received."
"The staff (managers, servers, bartenders, security) is always friendly and helpful."
"Also the member of staff who served us was so lovely and kind."
"Awesome staff, easy to work with."
Cons:
"Staff otherwise categorically unfriendly, foreign to smiling and only interact with you to tell you, you haven't purchased enough drinks to stand in whatever section."
"More problematic though was that the bar staff seemed to be very aggressive, constantly going up to tables between songs to see if they could bring them anything else."
"the bartender was brash..."
"Bartenders at this place clearly don't understand what customer service means."
"The only thing that tainted my experience was the bartender. She was the worst !! Huge attitude and seemed like she was having a terrible time."
"I waited in awkward silence for about 2 mins while he was finishing up something on his phone."
"DURING THE SHOW, the bartender seriously went around to each person in the venue to make sure they had purchased a drink by checking for the stamp."
Music and Performances
Pros:
"Lara Taubman, accompanied by her amazing band, graced the intimate space with her soulful melodies."
"Great venue for seeing new artists and songwriters."
"You really get to see artists shine here because of the vibe and intimate atmosphere to engage with their audience."
"The versatile ensemble showcased their talent, weaving intricate harmonies and rhythms."
"Every time I've been there I've been blown away."
"The music was amazing."
"Saw the Brazilian samba musician Moyses Marques here, who put on a great show."